476 Too much is as bad as not enough

Everything went as expected—

The Philadelphia Eagles remained focused and engaged because Pederson knew they couldn't afford to be arrogant or distracted. The moment they lost focus, they risked letting the game slip away in the second half. If they wanted to extend their lead and claim the championship, their minds needed to stay concentrated. Carelessness and relaxation were strictly taboo.

This was undoubtedly correct,

However, Pederson overlooked one thing: the danger of overdoing it.

Too relaxed, and attention could wander; but equally, too tense, and efforts might become excessive—The closer they got to the crucial line, the more anxiety could play a disruptive role, choking them until they couldn't breathe.

Finding the right balance between focus and relaxation while maintaining composure was an art.